Learning & Development Manager (m-f-d)

Lead FSCs global Learning & Development agenda by identifying current and future capability needs and delivering impactful scalable learning solutions. Partner with leaders across functions and regions to strengthen workforce skills and build leadership capacity aligned with strategic priorities.

Drive a culture of continuous learning and professional development across a diverse international workforce. Ensure that organizational capabilities evolve to support FSCs mission and long-term global impact.

• Partner with leaders and stakeholders to identify current and future capability needs.

• Translate organizational priorities into targeted learning strategies and initiatives.

• Design and deliver scalable global learning programmes using blended and best-practice methodologies.

• Lead leadership development onboarding and professional growth initiatives.

• Act as a trusted advisor to stakeholders on learning capability development and organizational effectiveness.

• Collaborate with subject matter experts to develop relevant high-quality learning solutions.

• Manage external vendors including selection (RFP/procurement) quality and cost efficiency.

• Oversee and optimize digital learning platforms while promoting self-directed learning.

• Use data feedback and industry benchmarking to evaluate effectiveness and drive continuous improvement.

• Foster a culture of continuous learning knowledge sharing and high performance across the organization.

• University degree in Human Resources Organizational Psychology Education Learning & Development Business Administration or a related field.
• Minimum 7 years of progressive experience in Learning & Development Talent Development Organizational Development or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience designing and delivering learning programmes in complex and international environments.
• Experience partnering with managers and stakeholders to identify capability needs and implement development solutions.
• Experience managing external vendors and learning providers.
• Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Experience working with digital learning platforms and learning technologies.

Skills & Competencies

• Strategic thinking and capability-building mindset.
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent communication facilitation and presentation abilities.
• Ability to influence and collaborate across multicultural and cross-functional environments.
• Analytical mindset with experience measuring learning effectiveness and impact.
• Strong business partnering and consulting skills.
• Fluency in English; additional languages are an asset.

• Be part of aglobally respected organization shaping the future of sustainable forestry.
• Work with a diverse international team representing 60 nationalities.
• Join a global FSC community of over 400 forest stewards.
• Enjoy meaningful professional development opportunities and continuous learning.
• Live and work in Bonn Germany a vibrant international city and UN hub close to nature.
• Benefit from 30 days of annual leave flexible work arrangements and a healthy work-life balance.
• Relocation support available if applicable

• Location: Bonn Germany.

• Working Hours: Full time - 40 hours per week.

• Duration of Employment: Temporary contract - 2 years (extension possible subject to satisfactory performance)

• Starting Date: As soon as possible.
  
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